10/15 Explorers and the New World Review

Who were the rulers of Spain that supported Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• King Henry VIII and Queen Elizabeth I

• King Ferdinand II and Queen Isabella I

• King Louis XIV and Queen Marie Antoinette

• King Charles V and Queen Catherine of Aragon

What was the primary goal of Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492?

• To discover America

• To find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia

• To establish a new empire for Spain

• To explore the African coast

Which ocean did Christopher Columbus cross during his 1492 voyage?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

Explain why Columbus' explorations marked a turning point in history.

• They led to the discovery of a new continent and the beginning of European colonization in the Americas.

• They resulted in the immediate establishment of trade routes with Asia.

• They caused the fall of the Spanish Empire.

• They led to the discovery of Australia.

What year did Christopher Columbus set sail on his famous voyage?

• 1482

• 1492

• 1502

• 1512

Identify one reason why European rulers were interested in sending explorers to the Americas.

• To find new lands for farming

• To establish colonies and obtain new resources

• To escape from Europe

• To learn new languages

What did Columbus mistakenly believe he had found when he reached the "New World"?

• A new route to Africa

• The edge of the world

• A faster route to Asia

• A new planet

Discuss the impact of Columbus' return to Spain after his voyage.

• It led to the immediate end of exploration.

• It pleased the Spanish rulers and encouraged further exploration.

• It caused a war between Spain and Portugal.

• It resulted in Columbus being imprisoned.

Which of the following was NOT a reason for European exploration during the late 1400s to mid-1700s?

• Establishing colonies

• Creating trade routes

• Finding new resources

• Building amusement parks

Analyze why Columbus' voyage is considered a significant event in world history.

• It was the first time humans traveled by sea.

• It marked the beginning of widespread European exploration and colonization of the Americas.

• It was the first successful voyage to the North Pole.

• It led to the discovery of the Pacific Ocean.